FINANCE MANAGER
Join the Economic Cooperation Program Collaborative Hub in Jakarta as the Finance Manager who will manage ECP financial functions, contract tracking, financial management and reporting systems, BAST compliance and ensure ECP financial management satisfies donor, corporate and audit requirements.
About Cardno
We are a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 70 years’ experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.
Cardno ID (International Development) has extensive experience managing a number of donor-funded programs in the Asia Pacific region. We engage in international development as a holistic, multidisciplinary and integrated process. Strengthened by our geographic and market diversity, we are committed to providing innovative and integrated solutions that create opportunities for significant, lasting change in emerging economies. Collaborating with multilateral and bilateral donors, private clients, governments and communities to develop sustainable solutions to complex challenges, we work with local counterparts to achieve meaningful impact.
Overview of the Role:
The Financial Manager will manage financial verification, authorisation and approval processes, and ensure that program funds are utilised in the most efficient manner, with full compliance with ECP financial policies and procedures.
About the Program:
The Governments of Indonesia and Australia have entered into the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), creating a framework to unlock the vast potential of the bilateral economic relationship. To support this ambition, the IA-CEPA includes a new Economic Cooperation Program (ECP). The ECP’s goal is to maximise the benefits of IA-CEPA, support trade and investment, improve market access, and promote inclusive economic growth in Indonesia. The primary objective is to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of IA-CEPA to increase two-way trade and investment that is broad based and inclusive. Through a “Collaborative Hub”, the ECP will work with Australian and Indonesian partners, combining sound trade and development practice by supporting Indonesia to maximise the benefits of IA-CEPA, addressing regulatory challenges (through technical assistance), while resourcing innovative industry engagement in sectors of mutual interest, and by investing in standards, skills and private sector development in new areas.
About the Role:
The Economic Cooperation Program Collaborative Hub offers meaningful opportunities for each individual member of our team to grow, make an impact and leave a legacy for local communities, globally. By joining the ECP Collaborative Hub, you will be part of an environment where you can collaborate with leading experts from diverse backgrounds, access development programs to achieve your career goals, and be challenged to take a global outlook.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing team that combines trade and investment acumen with a deep knowledge of sound development practice. As a member of the Hub, you will support new collaboration efforts and ways of working in trade and development programs, integrating gender equity and social inclusion as a cornerstone of trade.
Responsibilities and duties:
Under the direction of the Prospera Chief of Operations, some key tasks the FM is responsible for includes:
· Prepare Payment Requisition Forms (PRF) and relevant supporting documents for transactions related to program expenses and activities, and ensure documents have been approved by relevant delegate and corporate representatives before releasing the payment.
· Ensure the receipt and completeness of tax related documentation for invoices received, and prepare a summary of Value Added Tax (VAT) payments for restitution to the donor on a monthly basis.
· Coordinate and supervise the Administration and Finance Officer to prepare petty cash transactions and reconciliations, payment authorisations and payments through EFT, bank cheque or cash, for expenses related to activities.
· Review the Budget Estimate of activities (Workshop/Study Tour/Training) submitted by the team against relevant regulations/references (e.g. Peraturan Menteri Keuangan) and ECP guidelines.
· Review International and National Short Term Advisers (STA) invoices, timesheets and supporting documents, and Staff Expenses Claims for compliance.
· Review all International and National sub-contractor/Partnership Agreement contract payments, milestones, records, reports, invoices and other supporting documents for compliance, and maintain a tracker/summary of International and National STAs/Sub-contractor input days/milestones.
· Undertake finance data entry of IDR transactions to the ECP finance system (MYOB).
· Prepare and submit in a timely manner to DFAT the ECP monthly Financial Report (and/or others as specified in the ECP head contract), and prepare and complete accurate financial reports as required by the Contractor within designated timelines.
To access the Terms of Reference detailing the role, responsibilities and selection criteria for this position, please copy and paste this link into a web browser: https://www.cardno.com/media/7025/tor-ecp-finance-manager-final.pdf
About You:
You will be a motivated and proactive Finance Manager with the right combination of talent, energy and a commitment to technical excellence. You will also have:
· Minimum undergraduate degree or equivalent diploma in Finance or Accounting.
· Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in a finance role in a firm/organisation, with at least five (5) years in a more senior or coordinator role overseeing financial management.
· At least 5 years’ experience in a donor project environment is essential.
· High level fluency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and oral) is required (reports to an international supervisor).
· High level computer skills in MS Word, Excel and relevant accounting packages. Experience in MYOB software an advantage.
· Ability to apply program guidelines to all financial tasks, including regulations issued by the Indonesia Ministry of Finance (e.g. PMK standard rates).
· Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential financial information and applying a zero tolerance to fraud.
· Excellent communication skills including experience working cross-culturally.
· Ability to work to tight financial deadlines and manage competing priorities.
How to apply?
We welcome your interest in joining the ECP Collaborative Hub team. Please click 'apply' and submit your CV including a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria (no more than two pages). Kindly note that applications that do not include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please apply from the following link : https://clientapps.jobadder.com/41217/cardno/3678988
Cardno provides equal employment opportunities. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Applications must be submitted by 27 March 2021, 5 PM (AEDT).
Cardno is committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse, Exploitation and Harassment (PSEAH), Child Protection, Fraud and Bribery prevention. We want to engage with the right people to deliver our client programs. As part of our approach you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All Cardno staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.
Contact:
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment.internationaldevelopment@cardno.com quoting "ECP – Finance Manager” in your email subject line. Please use provided application platform to send your CV and cover letter.
